Location and Classification
The Pommern sundial is a named vineyard site in the municipality Pommern in the wine-growing region Mosel. It is classified as a single-vineyard site named Pommern and is documented in historical Mosel map material.
Aspect and Soils
The site is oriented to the south and extends over a broad southern slope. The slope gradient is given as around 15 to 60 per cent. The soils consist of stony greywacke-weathering material as well as slate and quartzite rock; in parts, the soil depth is low to medium.
Varieties and Wine Styles
Riesling is documented as an important variety for the Pommern sundial. From this site, dry Riesling Qualitätswein, Riesling Kabinett with residual sweetness, and a finely off-dry Spätburgunder rosé are indicated.
Cultivation
On the Pommern holdings with the Pommern sundial, traditional Falllin, or increasingly cross-terraces on steep sites, are used. In addition, ground cover plantings in the vineyards and organic mulching materials are documented.
